Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology - Viticulture and Winemaking

Students of this course will learn about Viticulture and Winemaking through a biological, chemical, commercial and environmental lens, understanding the entire process from vine to shelf. Opportunities abound in Australia’s Viticulture and Winemaking industry and this qualification can lead to careers in Viticulture Research, Winemaking, Cellar and Vineyard Management or Wine Retail. Melbourne Polytechnic is the only metropolitan provider in Victoria that offers this course.
Successful completion means you could go on to undertake post-graduate courses including an Honours or Masters qualification.
Graduates can expect to gain employment in all aspects of the Viticulture and Winemaking industry, in Australia and also overseas

Academic: Australian Year 12 or equivalent, to include mathematics, and one of either chemistry or biology, OR

Satisfactory completion of a Diploma course in Agriculture (or equivalent), OR

Mature age applicants (21 years of age or over) relevant industry experience defined as professional industry engagement for a minimum of two years and demonstrated capacity to undertake work at degree level. Supporting document to include a CV with at least 2 supporting written references

English: Academic IELTS 6.0 overall, with no individual band below 5.5, or Pearson PTE Academic 50 overall with no individual communicative skill below 42, or Melbourne Polytechnic recognized equivalency. TOEFL iBT: 64 overall (Writing: 21, Speaking: 18, Reading: 13, Listening: 12); Cambridge English Scale (Cambridge: First (FCE), Cambridge: Advanced (CAE), Cambridge: Proficiency (CPE)): 169 overall (individual bands: 162); Melbourne Polytechnic: ELICOS - 3 ISLPR overall individual bands: min ISLPR 2+.